Delfin Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Delfin Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
51 28.428 N,3 41.573 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.473800
  • Longitude: -3.692883
Water Depth -4 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DELFIN
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 12, 1813
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1993
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details HH090/522/01 29.11.93 REPORTED TO HAVE SUNK IN 512824N, 034130W. NOT SEEN, BUT OCCASIONALLY WOODEN RIBS CAN BE SEEN PROTRUDING THROUGH THE SAND, ACCORDING TO LOCALS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 522). NCA. SEP 2018/000204444 20.9.18 NOT LOCATED BY M/B SURVEY, HOWEVER, DEBRIS POTENTIALLY COVERED BY SAND. (TITAN ENVIRONMENTAL SURVEYS LTD, HI1501). NCA, FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Sep 20, 2018

Circumstances of loss

WRECKED NEAR NEWTON WHILST ON PASSAGE VIANA & CORK TO BRISTOL. CREW SAVED. (SIBI)

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FAQ

Where is the DELFIN wreck located?

The DELFIN wreck is located at coordinates 51 28.428 N,3 41.573 W.

When did the DELFIN sink?

The DELFIN sank on Feb 12, 1813.

When was the wreck of the DELFIN discovered?

The wreck of the DELFIN was discovered in 1993.

What country did the DELFIN belong to?

The DELFIN belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the DELFIN?

The DELFIN is classified as a sailing vessel.